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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-04-12
DEAD1yA CIsrERN WITH TIER yEoKs BROKEN

MEMPHIS, Tenn, April IL (speciaD.-Robcrt Steel,
wachman OF the Memphis Oil Works, Oh entering the
warehouse Of the Chckasaw Refining Company on satur-
day heard splashng IN abandoned cistern Looking
down he negro boy struggling In the water steel
ran get pole but returned TO the cisern only In time
to see the little fellow sink out OF sight lie summoned
several a0rcrs and shed out the body which proved to
DO that Of Willie Bryant, age nfteen
Yesterday morning the body OF another negro boy,
Willie King, found In the cistern. An inquest was
held and q verdict Of accidental drowning returned
Since has been found that the nccks OF both boys
were broken and another inquest Is demanded by their
parents. The mother Of Bryant declares that she can
show that NJ Mills the watchman at the warehouse,
drove the boys into the cisern and stood there and
band took out a warrant against Mills. charging him
with murder. Mills put under bonds.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-04-12
COMMENTS ON THE CARDINALS ACTION.

The OF Cardinal Taschercau in removing the ban
against the Knights Labor has caused much graduation
among the members of the order They feel that this action
will growth OF the order Cinaa take rapid
step advance T. Kunze the secretary OF District As
sembly No. 40 said Yesterday think II is wise move
the of Church and will bring back 10 the fold many
OF those that have strayed away"
George O. Block the secretary OF the Bakers Union said
Ths action shows of the labor organiza
tons" Don ". SWEET a prominent member OF Typo
graphical Union No. g. said The Cardinal wishes To let
himself easy" James T.. QUINN master workman OF
Assembly No 49 said 1t shows that Cardinal Gibbons has
the than has Cardinal Taschc
The general opinion that effect of the action will be
beneficial 20 and the order
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-04-12
THREE MEN KILLED on TIE AQUEDUCT

An UNSECURED CAGE GOES CRASHING TO THE BOT
TOM OF SHAFT NO. 10.
Three men were killed at Shalt No. 10 OF the new
aqueduct yesterday, by tho falling OF cage They were
Edward sheody, machine runner, and j. o.
skinilli and Antouio Colsno, laborers Tho
accident happened through the neglect OF an
Italian named Petro Casinero.
The cage had Just come up with about twenty work
men going 10 dinner The cage was left unguarded at the
top shaft Sheedy stepped into the cage, which
was secured and IL dropped striking the Italians.
who were at the bottom the shaft and killing them in
sta
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-04-12

REPUBLICINS CARRY THE DAY AT TRENTON.
TRENTON, April 11.-At the charter election to-day the
Repub blcans elected the Mayor School superintendent
six out OF seven Aldermen. five out OF seven
School Trustees, three out ot hve License
Commissioners and all the frecholders Frank A. Ma
gowan was elected Mayor by 200 majority, being the
rsC Republican Mayor elected In twenty-five years. The
Democrats elect Alderman two School trustees and
two License Commissioners.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-04-12
GRIEVANCES OF WORKINGMEN.

AMSTERDAM, n. Y, April IL (Spoeia)-The Knight Of
Labor Larry" Collins was sentenced to six months in
the Penitentiary aud to pay fine of $50 for his assault
upon Editor Kline, OF TIE Democrat
PHiLADELPHiA, April IL tSpcedn.-The brewers now
strike posted bills in all sections Of the city to-day
asking Knights Of Labor TO boycott all boss brewers who
have refused to acccde to their demands list Of the
firms TO be thus treated is given in full.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-04-12
coLoxEL RoBERrsoX SUNG FOR DAMA0ES

COLONEL KObEHISON ot 1-'V T0H O1Hi"EN
IxDIASAroLs April IL tSpeciab.
Cebcr:son through scpator Harrisons law frm. this
afternoon fled su against Green Smith, the usnrping
ncs.reut of the Indiana Senate; John J. Cooper and
Joseph r. Flack. demanding 5000 damageS Cooper
and Fasx were bondsmen Of Smith when he Instituted
The intpucton suit to prevent Colonel Robertson from
p6rssz4ng the dusies OF LieutenantGoveEnor Tue In
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-04-12
TILE ARTHIiK KILL HRIDGE.

BALTIMORE. April ll.-Proposals have been asked for
the construction OF the bridge the Arthur KILL by
which the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad reach staten
Island, and the contract will be awarded on April %
The proposals will be received by the Staten Island
Rapid Transit Company its Office In New York and the
contract will awarded there Vice President King. OF
the Baltimore and Ohio road. that soon as the
contract II given ont the work Will he pushed as rapidly
possible. all the supposed legal npcdnents To the
OF the bridge having been disposed or The
runorcd deal with Willard for the control or the Ba
Railroad receives but ltile attention here
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-04-12

THE GOVERNOR AND THE RIGHLICENSE BILL.
1t confidently expected by those who have close re-
lations to Governor Hill that he will veto the Hgh-
ccnse bill warm friend OF the Governor Is responsible
for the statement Mr. Hin has had compiled for him
statistics of the number OF rumshops in Albany Syra-
cuse Rochester Buffalo and other cities In tho State
going prove that the proportion Of saloons to the popu
laon In those cities is greater than in Ncwiork and
Brooklyn and that these facts will be used by the Gov
ernor as u reason for yetoing the bill.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-04-12
MAKING TERMS WITH THE GRAND TRUNK.

CHICAGO April lion account OF the disagreement
the Eastern and Western lines regarding the
divisions OF rates business from the seaboard 10 the
Missouri River aud beyond, and the diversion OF large
OF business 60 the ST. Louis routes. the Chicago
westbonnd lines have concluded Arrangement win
the Grand Trunk whereby the old rates aud divisions are
entered into again. This will give the Grand Trunk con
the unless the other Eastern lines yield
the point they have been tlghtng over
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-04-12
nrrERMINEo srRuGGIE AGAINsr Eviction.

DETERMINED STRUGGLE AGAINST EVICTION.
DUBLIN, April 11.-Daniel Grace, farmer OF Kill
barry County Cork been eviced after most deter
mined resistance. force Of police went to his house
early Saturday morning for the purpose OF evictng him.
ut he had erected barrcades and succeeded In keeping
he officers at bay day long, To-day the struggle was
renewed but the police finally effected an entrance ana
trace was driven from his home.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-04-12

A CIGAR THROWN INTO WoMAyS DRESS
While passing Fulton and Nassau sts yester
day afternoon between and m, she was struck by
lighted cigar the window OF store Tine cigar
lodged In fold blaze instantly sprang up
put the re but the dress was badly damaged
nd the scorched where sie hAd taken
uOd tho burning dresa
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-04-12
RAILROAD INTERESTS
AN ALLY IN FIGHTING COMMISSIONS.


The trunk lines received dcsir able ally yesterday
in their determination abolish the payment OF com
missions passenger traffic and to decline 20 act for
the Western lines which refuse to conform to their
regulations for the Interchange of business. meet
ing OF the committee of general passenger agents was
held at Commissioner Fink's Office and Z. X. Lord,
general passenger agent of tho Baltimore and ONO
was present. lie announced the warmest cooperation
OF the coupauy with the associated roads and agreed
take of sale to all coupon tickets over roads
which had accepted Announced their intention
to accept the Interchange agreements of the trunk
lines Tns action will destroy the power OF the New
York, Ontario and Western to cooperate with the
recalcitrant Western roads The immigrant question
was not discussed, but the Ontario and Western ~
now working satisfactorily with the other roads in
Castle Garden.
There was no new feature in the attitude OF the
Western roads. Two morc-the Fremont, Elkhorn and
Missouri Valley and the Sioux City and Pacific Kali
roads-announced their agreement to the trunk line
rules and the ac of their tickets resumed. lhe
other hostile Western lines still hesitatiDg over
attempting to sell their tickets in their independent
Offices and advices TO take this step have been re-
ceiyed yet
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-04-12
SALVATION SOLDIERS MOBBED.

QUEBEC, April 11-whiie a French detachment OF the
Salvation Army paradiDg the streets yesterday af
ternoop it wps attacked by bowling mob who peed the
members with large Jumps OF and ice. One Of the
women OF the army was knocked senseless The drums
of the detachment were all smashed.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-04-12
KNrGurED For MERIT IN ART.

CINCINNATI, Ohio April IA private dispatch from
Rome Italy, announces that Mr. Ezekiel, the sculptor
has been knighted for merit in art by the King Of Italy
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-04-12
FIGHTING IN AFGHANIsTA,

ALLAHABAD, April 1.-THE Pioneer reports further
ident and have offered the throne to local molah.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-04-12
A1rR srR1cKEN WITH pAR4LYsIs

f. AIER STRICKEN WITH PARALYSIS
CHICAGO, April lie g. Aver, OF Harvard. H.. was
stricken with paralysis Friday and this morning be-
came unconscious. He is native Of Haverhill. Mass,
and seventyhve years OF age Thirty years ago
he started the town Of Harvard
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-04-12

junction granted the lower court but was reversed
by the Supreme Court Besides depriving him OF pos
session OF his Office the injunction proceedings forced him
to employ attorneys to defend his Interests az COST 2,
besides other expenses for which he seeks TO hold
Smiths bondsmen responsible.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-04-12
MONEY vALUE OF "REFoRMn ~ RHODE ISLAND

MONEY VALUE OF "REFORA" Nv RHODE ISLAND
PROVIDENCE, April IL tSpecaD. D.-Evdcnce is accumu
ating the "Reform" party which carried this state
last ednesday the interest OF purity and opposed
TO corruption only purchased great many votes but
were obliged pay dear for them One OF the highest
Federal officials in this State, who handled the doodle
says that So 900 sent by friends from outside the
State 81 800 coming from the State of Kentucky At
East Greenwich Saturday the occasion OF the sec
ond election market price OF votes for the Democratic
legislative ticket ranged from $40 to S25 The col
umns OF The Journal. in reporting that election. say
"several prominent Democrats and liquor men came
from Providence by the early afternoon train and were
said TO be loaded with doodle Soon after their arrival
the prospects OF the Republican candidate Sc emed to
wane and pretty evident that the Democratic
ticket ahead"
The fight in Block Island one of the warmest In
the State. and Democrats admit that vote was bought
By party for 81 10 and that $l00a vote
common price, Similar reports coming from other
parts Of the State.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-04-12
RITTER spEECU OF A TORY WHIP.

LONDON April 11.-william s. Caine, the chief whip"
OF the Liberal Unionst party in Parliament spoke today
at Hawick. He blamed MI Gladstone for supporting
obstructive tactics In the House of Commons He said
that scouudres vino we're committing ouragcs in Ireland
were not brought Justice although their neghbors
knew them to guilty. The Unionists would not have
remedial bill They preferred the Conservative meas
nre to the bill introduced by Mr.. Gladstone.
SUPPOSED CARGO OF DYNAMITE OFF YOUGHAL
LONDON April lit is reported that there Is sns-
pcions vessel of Youghal County Cork, waiting for
Chance to land cargo Of dynamite
CoRK Aprl "A letter from the Rev. Mr.. Kennedy
appears in Cork Herald, saytg that the suspicious
vessel of Yougha Is the Gulnare WHICH ieit an
ernmen plot to the people TO scare In order 10
ss i'm passjpg the coercion BILL and that the vessel VIII
cruise between Queenstown and YOughal and try TO en-
trap men assist In landing dynamite, when Govern,
ment agents will ready to seize them Mr Kennedy
asserts that the plot originated at Dublin Castle
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-04-12
SERIOUS TURN TO A COMEDY.

BOSTON, April IL ts1~ciat)-In the play OF The Rcd
Fox" the Bjou Theatre tonight, James NJ Ward, the
Irish comedian, was shot aud badly wounded in the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-04-12
4 TRAIN wRECKER TO BE HANGED.

KANSAS CITY, No. April 1l-The Times, Nebraska City,
dispatch says: DAVID Hoffman, convicted OF wreckng
tho Pacific train at Dunbar last January
sentenced today to be hanged July D. Bells will
come up tomorrow.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-04-12

WACO Texas April ii tSpeeiab-United States Circuit
Judge Don A. Pardee to-day Issued decree ordering the
sale Of the Central Railroad which Is to sixty
DAYS after notice OF sale In the City Waco The sale Is
ordered satisfy claims held by the Farmers Loan and
Trust Association OF Ncw-iOr
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-04-12
THREATENING THE CAR WITH DEATH

LONDON, April 1.-THE Tmes's correspondent at st..
Petersburg says is reported that the Gar before re-
turning to Gatschina Wednesday found letters on his
writing table in the Winter Palace threatening him Win
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-04-12
pn1rrrI Avn ,trrrnp IN prNNSYIVINII

BRILLIANT METEOR IN PENNSYLVANIA.
SHARON Penn, April ii tspeciab.-A huge meteor OF
great brliacy and beauty fell last evening in shenango
Township s,uth Of this place. Its descent from mid
heaven 10 the western horizon illuminated the country
for great distance around
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-04-12
THE POPE TO INQUIRE INTO IRISH AFFAIRS.

ROME April lin consequence OF EDglands treat
ment of Ireland and the attitude Of the Irish clergy on
tho Irish question the Pope has charged Cardinal Sim
ami ,refect OF the Congregation OF the Propaganda to
make thorough inquiry into the whole matter ana 10
draft instructions for the Irish bishops.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-04-12
FLOODS CAUSED BY H1JTS.
DAMAGE ALONG TIE EMOHAwK-FALsE WORK sw
AWAY BY TIE WHITE RIVER.

DAMAGE ALONG TIE MOHAwK-FALsE WORK SWEPT
AWAY BY THE WHITE RIVER.
CASAJOHARIE, n. V. April 11.-So many telegraph
roles along the Mohawk River have knocked down
by floating ice that instruments along the Central
Railroad at work. The ice Is piled on the track at
the Paatnc Bridge and the track is submerged at
eral points along the road One aburen OF the Paa-
tine Bridge partly knocked and the entire structure
threatened Several passenger and express trains
stalled at this station much excitement caused
the movingice.
Troy April 1.-The high water In the Hudson River
at saltwater this morning carried away two sections Of
the iron toll bridge from saltwater 20 schaghcoke The
river Troy is piers but damage has been
done.
SCHENECTADY, April 1.-THE ice broke up In the Mo-
hawk River at this city Yesterday afternoon and moved
few at tnc until this morning the river Is
clear Part OF the First Tn IS noSded and the n
surrounded by water The dam OF the lake In Vail Come
ery gave way st ngnt ana e & %'sr aeS
and White sts Trains from the West are three hours
late.
HARTFORD vt April 1.-THE rise of the White River
supports the abutnent and two OF
the middle ones of the temporary treste where
ruary g. The riveri still rising Through freight will
temporarily by way OF Rutland and through pa'sen
gers and mail from below Concord 10 above Montpelier
by way OF Wells River.
BISGHAMToN, April IL (Speeiab.-The thermometer In
this city and vicinity yesterday recorded from 76 TO 7
in the shade The vast boly OF snow in the woods and
fields about the head waters OF the susquehanna and
CheDango has off rapidly and tonight the rivers are
high with fearful current Tue river roads west OF the
city flooded and the cellar Of several large tobacco
factories along the Chenango are filling All the mills OF
the city depending water power smut down. Late
this afternoon the water swept away large portion OF
big house OF Butler Bros the west bank of the
ChenaDgo, Dwightvie and the building with over
900 tons of ice went down through the city, The water
has risen three inches hour all day and is still rising
NASHUA, ~ H., April 1.-The Merrimac AMI Nashua
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-04-12

BRINGS BACK TIE MONEY AND IS FORGIVEN.
DETROIT April ia. NJ stanton, who fed last week
with 81 500 belonging TO George X. sistares Sons
branch of the York house. and short besides
about $2 900. returned to-day, gave up the cash and
yjii uOy Dc prosecuted.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-04-12

his musSe high enough II was an ashioned muzzle
loader and the heavy wad struck the breastbone OF e
acf
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-04-12

DUBLIN April IA cyclists tournament was begun
here to-day WoOdside. the American champion who Is
native OF the North of Ireland, handicap race
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-04-12

NAVAL CADET DISMISSED FOR HAZING.
ANNAPOLIS, April 11.-Naval Cadet q. W. Potter, Of
Michigan q member OF the third class. has been dis
missed from the Naval Academy for hazing fourth class
men,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-04-12
DrEL IN FRONr OF A CHURCH.

Ngw-ORLEANs April ia dispatch to Ihe Tunes
Democrat from New-iberia, La, says: reports nave
been received here OF duel yesterday in front OF the
Catholic Church at Lareauviie between Henri Hebert
and Y. Fournet. Both we're slightly wounded"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-04-12
LEASED TO TIE ROCK ISLAND COMPANY

LEASED ~ MUM iNbfNb N'hi hNi
The Des Moines and Fort Dodge Railroad has been
leasel to the Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific for
eighteen years until the maturity OF the bonded
debt in 1905. The Rock Island Company offered 10
lease the road November at rental OF 80 per cent
the gross earnings with guarantee that the rental
should not fall beyond SIC ZOO, .um sufficient to
pay per cent in crest the first morg age and exten-
bonds, which amount TO 81 ,S720OO, and zig per
cent interest the income bond-, AMOUNTING to
s1,20O.00O. The agreement was approved by tho
directors OF the company and the bondhoders were
asked TO submit TO the reduction in interest. The
assent of both classes of bonds has secured and
the lease has been formally completed. The net earn
ings OF the road have exceeded in past years the
interest char.e guaranteed by the Rock Island
Company. while the absolute co tiol by that company
is xpectcd to increase the receipts largely
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-04-12
CONTROL OF THE EVANSVILLE AND TERRE
UACTE.

ApubIi-hed dispatch from Indianapolis gave currency
yesterday that hc control of the Evansville
and Terre Hautc Railroad had been secured by ii. H.
Porter ,nd his friends The contract hal been made,
il said, nearly month ago. with the understand
ing that not 10 90 INTO effect until the Porter
syndcate had into possession of the Chicago and
Eastern Illinois Railrofd IL said that the new
owners would take charge Of the road ut an early
date, the formal transfer OF the stock having been al
ready made.
$. y. Flower. who is interested with Mr. Porter in
the recent purchase OF the Chicago and Eastern
Illinois road, said There is not u word OF truth in
the Dispatch. We have not bought the Evansville
a1d Terre Haute road and not tJ ing TO puy IT.
We have NJ use for il a. present"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-04-12

TAnLEQuAH, l. T.. April 1.-THE Cherokee Female
Seminary was burned on sunday Tho loss Is S2o00o0
The VIVA built somc years ago and nteude
to ACCOMMODATES 200 girls. It cost originally
bus lew years ago an addition costinS voV'Vvv Wa
erected. 10 lives were lost
Telegram-herald., 1887-09-18

No better indication of the steady
growth and prosperity of the Valley City
can be given than the rapid additions Of
new and substantial merchants, and this
time We take more than ordinary pleasure
In presenting to the kind conside ration OF
-ths pcbic. the name of Messrs. Nell and
heyert. artists in merchant tailoring. who
have recently opened store a. 50 Monroe
81 aud stocked il TO its utmost capacity,
with al the latest Fall styles OF piece goods.
These gentlemen having many years sx-
perience in this business enjoy 3 thorough
knowledge of all its details, and an exten-
sive acquaintance. having been prominent
ly connected with the Great Wardrobe for
the past sixteen years, and are now pre-
pared 20 ACCOMMODATE their many friends.
besides having no clark hire TO pay, doing
al their own work, can OF course offer
greater inducements both 10 goods and
prices than any other like establishment
in the city. Give them q sample order and
he convinced that the above statement IS
true Remember their location is 90 Mon
roe St